2023 Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz

This is classic Dom Torzi - straight-shooting Shiraz from cool-climate Eden Valley, made with care but never overworked. The 2023 comes off a single vineyard at Mt McKenzie, grown on schist-laced soils and farmed the old-fashioned way: low yields, compost, no nonsense.

It’s essentially the younger sibling to the Frost Dodger Shiraz, using the same fruit (minus the dried portion), aged in ex-Frost Dodger barrels with a splash of new French oak. Fermented wild in open vats with a bit of whole bunch, basket pressed, and bottled without fining or filtration.

The result? Bold Barossa flavour with Eden Valley lift. Dark fruit, spice, and just the right amount of richness - nothing over the top. The tannins are soft, the palate’s full, and it all finishes clean. No tricks, just a solid, great-value Shiraz that overdelivers year after year.

91 points
"Cherry, plum, a little nutty, herb and dried flower perfume, brown spices... a juicy nutty finish of good length."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)